Anges de la Lune

Anges de la Lune takes its name and inspiration from a study of femininity rendered in light, its sculptural silhouette translating the curved, gathered forms of a draped figure into a glowing object for the home. Lantern&Light offers the piece in two distinct scales -- the Veilleuse, a compact 19.7-inch by 13.8-inch form suited to a nightstand or shelf, and the Vigile, a taller 13.8-inch by 24.8-inch version that reads as a more substantial presence on a console or sideboard. Both versions share the same design language: a resin body finished in monochrome tones, topped with a glass shade that has been given a milky finish to diffuse the light evenly rather than letting it shine through as a direct point source. The result is a soft, ambient glow that spreads gently into the surrounding space, warm and inviting without being bright or directional. Powered through a standard 120V outlet, Anges de la Lune requires no special wiring -- simply place it on a surface, plug it in, and let its sculptural form take over the corner of the room it occupies. For anyone drawn to the intersection of figural sculpture and functional lighting, Anges de la Lune offers a piece that's equally striking switched on or off, a quiet study in form and glow for bedrooms, offices, and living spaces, season after season, year after year, in any home.

The defining material relationship in Anges de la Lune is between the cast resin body and the glass shade that crowns it. The resin is finished in monochrome tones -- black and related neutrals -- giving the sculptural form a matte, grounded quality that contrasts with the smoother, more luminous surface of the glass above. This glass component is treated with a milky finish, a deliberate choice that scatters the light from within rather than allowing it to pass through as a clear, undiffused beam. The effect is a shade that glows evenly across its entire surface, its milky quality softening what would otherwise be a harsh point source into a gentle wash of ambient light. Because the glass shade sits atop the resin body rather than enclosing it entirely, the lower portion of each piece remains matte and sculptural even when the lamp is switched on, creating a visual division between the glowing upper portion and the grounded lower form. This division is more pronounced in the taller Vigile, where the additional height emphasizes the vertical relationship between resin base and glass crown, while the more compact Veilleuse reads as a more unified, rounded object. Both versions are powered through a standard 120V outlet, requiring only an available socket for installation. The monochrome finish ensures Anges de la Lune integrates easily into a wide range of existing color palettes, from neutral to bold.

Anges de la Lune is well suited to bedrooms, offices, and living spaces where a touch of sculptural presence is welcome alongside soft ambient light. On a nightstand, the compact Veilleuse offers a gentle glow for winding down in the evening, its milky shade providing enough light to navigate a room without the brightness of a traditional bedside lamp. On a console, sideboard, or shelf, the taller Vigile becomes more of a standalone sculptural object, its height and monochrome finish allowing it to anchor a tabletop arrangement of books, art, or other objects. Because both versions share the same design language, they can be displayed together -- a Veilleuse on a nightstand and a Vigile on a nearby shelf, for instance -- creating a sense of continuity across a room while varying in scale and presence. The milky glass shade ensures the light from Anges de la Lune never feels harsh or clinical, instead contributing a soft, diffused glow that's suited to evening hours and quiet moments. For those drawn to the intersection of figural sculpture and contemporary lighting design, Anges de la Lune offers a piece that brings a sense of considered femininity and quiet drama into a home, a glowing tribute to form rendered in resin and glass, season after season, year after year, in any room it occupies.

• Veilleuse: 19.7" L x 13.8" H
• Vigile: 13.8" L x 24.8" H
• Materials: Resin, Acrylic
• Lighting: Milky-finish glass shades for diffused ambient light
• Voltage: 120V (USA)